https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:13:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat/page/2#post-2295173 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:11:41 +0000 Christina F. 2295173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Looking good - as always! Those red pants must come in handy this time of year. (I have a similar pair, shockingly--but they're currently not fitting well enough.)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat/page/2#post-2295169 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:55:15 +0000 Kyle 2295169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I’m a fan of basics like this, always and forever. The older I get, the more I love clean cuts and simplicity. But, of course, the turtleneck outfit has my heart. Love everything about it, Suz, and you look wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat/page/2#post-2295154 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:41:10 +0000 RobinF 2295154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, I missed this earlier! Love it and I need that sweater! This is such a simple look but works perfectly.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat/page/2#post-2295151 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:15:55 +0000 Anonymous 2295151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those all look great! I'm jealous of your ability to be polished at home! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat/page/2#post-2295133 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:42:49 +0000 Cee 2295133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can't go wrong with a good ol' turtleneck and a V-neck sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat/page/2#post-2295119 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:20:31 +0000 Greyscale 2295119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought that same sweater in black and I'm in love. I wore it two days in a row. It almost feels like a throwback to my style 10 years ago when that casual draped look was everywhere. I've been gravitating to that again this past month...</p> <p>The grey looks great on you, and I love both pants. </p> <p>Speaking of plaid, I also just got these from BR during the black Friday sales, a real HEWI.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294902 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:42:33 +0000 lyn67 2294902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The devill is in the details I would say-love the cut of this V-neck-and the new pants, are great, too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294653 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:53:55 +0000 Jessikams 2294653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is something just a bit punk about plaid pants, Janet is right. Which is unusual for holiday wear! That’s why I<br /> loved my cheapies from H&amp;M … but they were definitely cut for juniors….for now I make do with my green corduroy stripe/plaid pair. Not as dramatic, but still fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294348 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:16:05 +0000 sarah 2294348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely. I also like that "batwing" silhouette. and it looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294319 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:48:47 +0000 Suz 2294319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Laurie,</b> I know...the current rules and offerings do not make me happy, alas. I did try to order some items from them (biting my fingernails all the while, because I would have to pay for returns as well as delivery, if indeed returns were allowed...) BUT it turned out none of the items I wanted could be delivered to Canada. So that was that! I'm sad, because for years they were a go-to for me. But such is life! Onwards to a different retailer, I suppose.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294306 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:43:22 +0000 Laurie 2294306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super loving the grey and navy combo. With your hair, and the loafers, that is a fantastic outfit!</p> <p>Wow, I really do not like the current Banana Republic website, and the final sale policy. Both have dissuaded me from purchasing this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294304 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:37:30 +0000 nemosmom 2294304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, your fallbacks are fabulous no-fails! So milk it! The light grey is stunning on you and I envy how great you wear those plaid pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294297 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:56:28 +0000 Ana 2294297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking great as always, Suz! The plaid pants outfit looks amazing on you! So fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294204 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:39:33 +0000 Sally 2294204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous new pieces and you wear them well&nbsp; I especially like the pants with the half/semi tucked shirts.&nbsp; Its a great look that really suits you well.&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't think it is a rut either.&nbsp; Why change when you find something that works perfectly for you.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294199 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:01:47 +0000 Zaeobi 2294199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, &amp; the way you're wearing them is current too - half tucked in the front but with a longer back (I feel like subtly dipped hems (like high-low tops) are more 'in' these days), but what do I know? I get my in-person fashion education from my students, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294170 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:59:45 +0000 Jaime 2294170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lights make a huge difference and you look glorious! Love both the neutral top and the plaid bottoms, as well as the outfits you've made with them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294089 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:13:48 +0000 Suz 2294089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Zaeobi,</b> that is astute about the footwear. I was thinking exactly along the same lines this morning. It makes such a difference to how I feel at home! A few years back I bought a cute pair of fuchsia ballet flats for at home, but predictably, they tend to fly off my foot, and also, I can't wear socks with them as well for warmth (although, given the new trend for socks and dressier shoes, maybe I will try, ha!). Anyway, they haven't really worked, but these loafers do the trick and also offer great support for my feet on our hard floors.&nbsp;</p> <p>And you are also right about "solving a piece of the FFBO puzzle with slightly newer, updated versions of old beloved standards. Yes, I wear slim pants and have been wearing them for years...but these ones are a more relaxed cut. Yes, I wear merino sweaters but this one is an updated cut as well, not my usual tailored classic. Really good insights!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet</b>, that is a great colour! I think it would look terrific on you. They have it in petite only here (I guess it sold out in regular?) and it's quite pricey now again (prices went up after Black Friday). I think petite could work on me since it I don't really care about the length, so, hmmm....maybe I should go for it or at least watch to see if the price comes down again, which it might.&nbsp;</p> <p>I remember those pants of yours! You wouldn't really want skinnies now anyway. These Camerons are on the verge of skinnier than I would like, in fact. But I'm keeping anyway. I could always have them altered with a tuxedo strip along the side or something. Pricey, but maybe not pricier than new pants of the same quality.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Star!</b>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294054 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:45:46 +0000 Zaeobi 2294054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That grey jumper is fabulous on you. That's exactly how I like my dropped shoulder batwings too - with tapered cuffs! I'm sure it also helps to trap the warmth? The way you describe the hourglass fit of those trousers sounds perfect too - but my wallet is happy that BR doesn't deliver here, lol! </p> <p>Agree with @Star - it might help to reframe how you look at this FFBO. I'd say this isn't a rut so much as you've finally managed to solve a big piece of the FFBO puzzle... with your indoor loafers! </p> <p>Remember how frustrated you were that you weren't managing to get that 'comfy but polished' vibe from your WFH outfits? I'd say you've nailed it with these looks - &amp; the trendy soles/ glossy finish of the shoes no doubt helped with that. Sometimes seeing progress requires looking at the bigger picture, instead of zooming in on the current situation - or in this case, outfit(s)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294049 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:04:07 +0000 Janet 2294049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, here’s a pic. I’m tempted but that final sale thing… it’s a nice color on me but I haven’t owned any in a while, not since I grew out my natural hair color.</p> <p>My old plaid pants were from a NAS at least 10 years ago! They were actually a junior brand and skinny (but not ridiculously so), so I shouldn’t beat myself up too badly for outgrowing them. The colors were perfect for me — a low contrast black/navy/deep green plaid in a nice scale that didn’t emphasize my wide hips the way many plaids do. There was a bit of a punk edge to them. It’s a HEWI for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294046 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:39:41 +0000 Star (Lise) 2294046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab new pieces!&nbsp; I don't believe knowing what works on you can be classified as a rut.&nbsp; Love your WIW outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294017 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:31:50 +0000 Suz 2294017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So for the lighting, you will laugh...here's what I have going on. One big overhead light. Two small decorative lights near the windows. Two gooseneck reading lights angled towards me. Two bright LED lights over a desk to the side. One LED strip light set up on the other side, another LED spot set up in front of me.&nbsp;</p> <p>THAT's what it takes, folks, to get things looking half decent in this room, LOL. I want my side-gig as a lighting director now, please!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa, </b>the pants fit very generously in the hips, thighs, bum, I would say. but pretty normally in the waist area -- just a little loose there. They do have a small amount of stretch. No lining. They come in black and a nice camel colour. Expensive at full price but I got on sale.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet,</b> they have that sweater in <b>ORCHID</b> in the US? Oh....I'd love that. They don't have that colour here.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the J. Crew plaid pants. Wool and LINED -- great for today's temps. However, they don't have the ease of the new trousers. They are a "slim straight" too -- but much slimmer than the BR pant, if you know what I mean. So a different vibe.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet, Jessikams</b>, you both need new plaid pants, pronto!. Plaid pants feel like part of your style signatures, like a highly necessary item to you both!&nbsp; It is interesting -- our styles differ but we definitely all overlap in that area. <b>Jessikams</b>, I also love charcoal grey and have a sweater in that colour, too. But until now, I did not have a light grey pullover and thought it might work well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>Carla, Dee, Irina </b>(Max says thanks, too!),<b> Slim Cat, Rachy, Sharan, Carol, Ms. Maven, Helena, Angie.&nbsp;</b></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294008 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 03:34:22 +0000 slim cat 2294008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Total love! New lights work beautifully . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2294005 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 03:13:35 +0000 Jessikams 2294005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This kind of sweater will definitely be a workhorse. I prefer a charcoal gray for myself, but this lighter color looks perfect with your hair. And those fab plaid pants! I miss my old pair. Like Janet I “outgrew” them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293999 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:50:59 +0000 Carla 2293999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t get over how great a simple grey sweater looks on you! &nbsp;Your hair is fabulous❤️ -and ‘yes’ to better lighting ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293997 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:11:58 +0000 rachylou 2293997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look good. That’s a particularly sharp navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293980 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:43:59 +0000 Janet 2293980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, so good! </p> <p>Love love love that sweater. The US site has an orchid version on deep discount but no returns. </p> <p>Also love the plaid pants. I just sadly let go of my ancient plaid pants, giving up hope that I’ll ever fit back into them the way I want. Sigh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293974 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:36:13 +0000 Dee 2293974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great lighting Suz! &nbsp;And you’ve got to have those essentials even if they aren’t “fun”, they are just so important in creating different outfits and I’m sure this grey sweater and trouser will serve you well.&nbsp;<br />Always love the plaid on you, the red is so good. Actually, I though of you when I saw a pair of plaid pants out shopping today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293972 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:31:21 +0000 LJP 2293972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous new BR pieces ! The sweater has almost a metallic sheen to it which is beautiful . Love the red plaid too :). I need to investigate those BR pants - how was the sizing ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293964 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:14:09 +0000 Irina 2293964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You both look amazing in the last picture. :)<div>I love grey and navy, I think it looks so good on you that it makes perfect sense to get both the sweater and pants while they are available.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/relaxed-merino-top-and-pants-br-review-bonus-wiw-and-cat#post-2293961 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:00:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2293961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new pants and sweater are totally fab on you, Suz. That's the fit I strive for as well. The gray and navy are flattering and elegant. I gotta say the red plaid pants outfit steals the show, though! </p>